Filters and mounts
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Goldeye G/CL Technical Manual V4.2.0
Changing the filter in the M42-Mount
adapter
If the M42-Mount adapter has an optical filter fitted, it is possible to change it.
(See
Bandpass filters 1450 nm assembled on page 178
for more details on mount
adapters with pre-fitted filters.)
To change the filter of the M42-Mount lens adapter, follow the instructions
outlined.
Removing the adapter from the camera
1. Remove the lens that might be screwed into the M42-Mount adapter.
2. Unscrew the adapter (1) from the camera.
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Loosen the locking screw (2, shown from back of adapter) on the outside
of the mount adapter. See
for the position of the
locking screws.
Use a 1.3 mm hex key for Goldeye models with Cool housing:
G/CL-008 Cool and G/CL-032 Cool.
Use a 0.9 mm hex key for all other models.
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To avoid penetration of foreign substances into the camera, ensure that
the front flange is covered with a dust cap. See
.
Figure 47: Cross section of the M42-Mount adapter (red) with filter (blue) and max.
protrusion
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